GME 27 final examination Aug 2017

Maintenance and repairs operational level

Based on competency c8 and c9
Time : 3 Hours Date :

Max.marks:100

1. In engine stuffing box Blow-by of air indicates

A. defective sealing rings

B. defective scraper rings.
C. Defective cylinder liner
D. Excessive cross head lubrication

2. Which of the materials listed is used as the dynamic seal material on mechanical seals
installed on most centrifugal pumps used in water service?

A. Copper.
B. Copper and carbon.
C. Carbon.
D. Bronze.

3. When using a handheld hacksaw, you should apply pressure only on the forward stroke
____________.
A. only when cutting thin wall tubing
B. only when cutting carbon steel
C. only when cutting conduit
D. at all times

4. Why should the main stream stop value of an auxiliary boiler be dared off its seat before
lighting off?
A. To check the value packing
B. To examine the valve stem for scars or nicks
C. To check for a tight bonnet seal
D. To ensure that the value will not be seized
5. The factors that determine the service life of packing in a pump will include which of the
following conditions?

A. type of pump
B. condition of the shaft
C. length of time in use
D. all of the above

6. Correct method of greasing a centrifugal pump bearing is:

A. To pump the grease until you feel high back pressure on the Grease pump
B. To pump the grease for 3-4 pumping strokes of Grease pump for each bearing
C. To pump the grease when the pump is stopped and drain any old grease at the same
time by opening the drain plug, giving only 3-4 pumping strokes on Grease pump for
each bearing. the drain plug should then be replaced
D. To pump the grease when the pump is running and drain any old grease at the same
time by opening the drain plug, until all the old grease is removed and new grease
starts coming out of the drain, repeating same for each bearing. the drain plug should
then be replaced

7. A sea chest filter has to be cleaned. Which one of the following best practice should be
followed prior opening the filter? 

A. Close inlet & outlet valves of the filter before opening the filter 
B. Close inlet & outlet valves of the filter, then open the vent to release pressure before
opening the filter 
C. Close inlet & outlet valves of the filter before opening the filter 
D. Put the other sea chest into use, isolate the filter by closing inlet & outlet valves, purge
the filter body to depressurize it and then open up slowly

8. The terms rough, coarse, bastard, second cut, smooth, and dead smooth refer to the
________.
A. shape of the file
B. coarseness of the file teeth
C. size of the file
D. cuts of the file

9. Restrictions occurring in the small orifices of pneumatic control system components can
be caused by _____________.

A. moisture in the compressed air supply

B. excessive dryness in the compressed air supply
C. pressure surging in the compressed air receiver
D. insufficient lubrication of the system components
 10. Chromium is a nobler metal when compared to that of steel. In some marine applications
Chromium is electroplated to the steel surfaces. Why?

A. Chromium is a more noble metal so it will not get corroded and thus steel surfaces will
remain protected 
B. Chromium plating provides corrosion protection as well as high glossiness and high
hardness for better wear resistance and reduced friction to the steel surfaces 
C. Chromium plating is required for providing high glossiness and high hardness for better
wear resistance and reduced friction to the steel surfaces and not for corrosion protection 
D. Chromium reacts with steel to form an alloy during electroplating which is corrosion
resistant  

11. If a bilge pump is able to develop vacuum, but is unable to sufficiently pump out the
bilges, you would check for ________.

A. the circuit breaker

B. for leaks in the suction piping
C. relief valve is not properly seated
D. the suction strainer

12 One of the main differences between the various types of screw pumps is in the
__________.

A. stuffing box diameter

B. direction of rotation of the screws
C. pitch of the screws
D. type of driving gears

13. The gland packing on centrifugal pump shaft should:

A. Not allow any leakage under positive suction pressure

B. Should only allow drop by drop continuous leakage under positive suction
pressure

C. Should only allow drop by drop continual leakage under positive suction pressure

D. Should allow considerable leakage as gland packings are meant to allow

considerable

Leakage
14. Which of the following types of boiler burners have maximum turn down ratio?

A. Pressure jet type

B. Spinning cup burner

C. Spill type burner

D. Y-jet type burner

15. In a centrifugal pump the fluid enters

A. Through eye of impeller

B. At tip of impeller

C. Middle of impeller

D. None of the above

16. Which of the following is a correct point for sampling of system lube oil for on board or

Shore analysis?

A. Standpipes

B. Purifier outlets

C. Inlet or outlet of L. O. Coolers

D. Tank drains

17.The purpose of an evaporator in the domestic refrigeration system is to

A. Transmit latent heat of evaporation

B. Absorb latent heat of fusion

C. Absorb latent heat of evaporation

D. Transmit latent heat of fusion

18.Which of the following valves CANNOT be overhauled in place i.e. Without removing valve
from The pipeline?

A. Ball Valve

B. Diaphragm Valve

C. Globe Valve

D. Butterfly Valve

19. The size of solid particle contaminants in hydraulic systems is measured in:

A. Millimeter cubed

B. Nano-millimeter

C. Microns

D. Micro millimeter

20. You have seen and operated several valves onboard ships. All the butterfly valve operation

Handles are operated by a locking arrangement because:

A. Butterfly valves do not used gland packings and thus spindle doesnt have anything to

Keep it in position and can open by vibration

B. Butterfly valve does have a spindle packing but same cannot be excessively tightened to

Have good grip on the spindle to prevent it from opening against vibration

C. Butterfly valves can move by vibration but that is not the main consideration, the main

Consideration being opening/closing against liquid pressure

D. All the butterfly valves do not have locking arrangement as there is no such requirement

For the same

21. Which of the following can lead to premature failure of roller bearings?

A. Misalignment

B. Contamination

C. Shrinkage

D. Over greasing

22. The piston rod scraper box incorporated in a two-stroke/cycle crosshead diesel serves to

A. Eliminate the necessity for an oil scarpering

B. Prevent side thrust and cylinder scoring

C. Prevent sludge and dirty oil from entering the crankcase

D. Scrape oil and carbon deposits off the cylinder walls

23. The method of piston cooling in which oil is delivered through the connecting rod to a
compartment within the piston, then distributed by the motion of the pistons, and allowed to
drain the crankcase via one or more holes or pipes, is termed______________

A. Quaker

B. Shaker

C. Circulation

D. Spray

24. The main function of tie rods in the construction of large low speed diesel engines is to
_____

A. Stiffen the bedplate in way of the main bearings to increase the engine's longitudinal
strength

B. Accept most of the tensile loading that results from the fring forces developed durin
operation

C. Mount the engine frame securely to the hull to prevent shaft coupling misalignment

D. Connect the crosshead solidly to the piston rod

25. The opening of an exhaust valve on a modern, large, low speed, main propulsion diesel
engine, may be actuated by____________

A. Direct action of cam shaft

B. Compressed air pressure

C. Hydraulic push rods

D. Direct action of the main piston moving down

26. The speed of the cam shaft in a two stroke diesel engine running at 950 RPM, is_________

A. 475 RPM

B. 950 RPM

C. 1900 RPM

27. Where is fuel delivery check valve located in a jerk pump fuel injection system?

A. In a cylinder head

B. On the suction side of the delivery pump

C. In the injection pump housing discharge

D. On the inlet side of spray valves

28.In which of the following areas of a crosshead engine is a permanently connected fire
extinguishing system required?

A. Exhaust manifolds in excess of eight inches in diameter

B. Crankcases having a gross volume in excess of 21 cubic feet

C. Turbocharger inlet piping in excess of twelve inches in diameter

D. Scavenging spaces in open connection to the cylinder

29. For checking Tappet clearance ……………………

A. push rods to be free to rotate

B. Exhaust valve to be opened

C. Fuel pump cam to be on position

D. all above
30.The arrangement and the shape of the cams on a diesel engine camshaft directly control which
of the listed groups of operating conditions?

A. speed, torque, horse power production

B. firing order valve timing and valve lifting

C. fuel consumption efficiency and cylinder pressure

D. Scavenge pressure compression ratio and exhaust pressure

31.Connecting rods in a 2 stroke diesel engine are used to connect the

A. Piston to the crankshaft

B .rocker arm to the camshaft

C. crankshaft to the gear train

D. Piston rod to the crankshaft

32. Which statement about diesel engine combustion is true?

A. Combustion does not begin until the piston starts down on the power stroke
B. Maximum combustion pressure is reached before TDC
C. Turbulence in the cylinder causes a delay in ignition
D. Maximum cylinder firing pressure is not developed until the piston passes TDC

33. The diameter of a piston is usually less at the crown than at the skirt in order
to……………………

A. Facilitate the installation of piston rings

B. Allow for the expansion of the piston during expansion
C. Prevent crankcase vapors from entering the combustion chamber
D. Reduce wearing of the upper cylinder liner

34. The following method is adopted in reversing of main engine in engine room
A. Cam shifting axially
B. Shift the cam roller pneumatically
C. Crank shaft shifting axially
D. By turning motor
35.Why are some diesel engine cylinder lines are made in graphite cast iron

A. It will not wear out the piston rings

B. It eliminates the need for oil scraper rings

C. It strengthens the liners in the way of the scavenging air ports

D. Pores in cylinder liner in maintaining the lube oil film

36.A thrust bearing is used with a propulsion diesel engine to …………………

A. Prevent propeller thrust from being transmitted to the engine

B. Transmit engine thrust to the propeller shaft

C. Absorb vibrations in the propeller shafting

D. Prevent propeller thrust from being transmitted to the hull

37. Loss of fresh water generator vacuum is due to

A. Low fresh water temperature

B. Loosens any gasket nut

C. Demister failure

D. High condensate level

38. In fresh water generator the inner casing is

A. Painted with red oxide

B. Coating is sheet rubber which is rolled and bonded to the plate then hardened afterwards
by heat treatment.

C. Coated with nickel paint

D. None of the above

39. Centrifugal pump wear ring is used to

A. Protect pump leaking

B. Protect end casing to wear

C. Maintain clearance between impeller and casing

 D. None of above

40. Air in the ref plant is removed by

A. Opening pipe joint after expansion valve

B. Purge air from evaporator

C. Purge air from condenser

D. By charging refrigerant

41. Vernier caliper least count

A. Main scale one division/total reading on vernier scale

B. Main scale division/total reading on vernier scale

C. Verniar scale one division/total reading on vernier scale

D. Main scale on division/total reading on main scale

42. In lathe following g of operating can not be performed

A. Facing

B. Thread cutting

C. Forging

D. Drilling

43. BSW stands for

A. British standard whit worth coarse thread

B. British standard wide thread

C. British standard worth coarse thread

D. British selection whit worth coarse thread

44.  Which of the following conditions will prevent a shipboard pump from achieving its
maximum suction lift?

A Air leaks developed in the suction piping

B. Friction losses as a result of improperly sized pipe

 C. Gases or vapors released in the liquid as a result of greater than normal pressure drops

D. All of the above

45. Scavenge pressure is measured by

A. Differential pressure gauge

B. Manometer

C. Inclined manometer

D. Vacuum gauge

46.The main function of piston compression is to……………..

A. Prevent excessive cylinder wear

B. Reduce friction losses in the engine

C. Seal the space between the piston and the liner

D. Limit upward flow of lube oil into the combustion space

47 . Which of the following conditions can develop if a valve with a badly scored valve stem is
repacked?

A. The valve disc will crack

B. leaking and premature failure of the packing

C. the valve disc will become eroded

D. the valve seat will sustain damage due to fretting

48 . A piece is missing from one blade of a four-bladed propeller and could result in

A. Accelerated stern bearing wear

B. Excessive shaft vibrations

C. Unusual noises

D. All of the above

49. Which of the listed conditions can lead to cavitations in a centrifugal pump?

A. Vapor pockets formed in the suction flow stream

 B. Rough casing volute surfaces

C. Worn wearing rings

D. Heavy fluid in the flow stream

50. While carry out grinding

A. Use Hand gloves

B. Do not use Hand gloves

C. Use ear muff

D. Use welding goggles

51. In a turbocharger corrosion takes place in the gas side --------

A. due to sodium and vanadium sulphate from the exhaust gas turning acidic at low
temperatures and also due to poor combustion
B. due to sodium and vanadium sulphate from the exhaust gas turning acidic at high
temperatures and also due to poor combustion
C. due to surging
D. due to due to poor combustion varying exhaust gas flow and temperature

52. How is the starting air valve in a marine diesel engine operated?
A. By the pilot valve in the air distributor
B. By the camshaft
C. By pneumatic controllers
D. By hydraulic pressure

53. On a medium speed main propulsion diesel engine, the crank pin or crank journal bearings
receive lubrication oil from ----
A. A spindle lubricator
B. An oil jet
C. Internal splashing
D. Drilled passages in the crankshaft

54.  Stern tube and strut bearings lined with hardwood or rubber composition materials are
lubricated with

A. Salt water

B. Graphite
 C. Light lubricating oil

D. Heavy lubricating oil

55. A fluctuating and unsteady vacuum in an evaporator may be caused by

A. wet steam entering the air ejector nozzle

B. pinhole leaks in the evaporator tube nests

C. rapid scaling on the evaporator tube nests

D. high water levels in the last effect

56. Gate valves should not be used for throttling as

A. The pressure drop will be excessive

B. Air binding will develop

C. The installation of an equalizing line will be necessary

D. Wire drawing of the disc will result

57.  Washers used on a acetylene bottle can be made of—

A copper

B bronze

C Aluminum

D zinc

58.The purpose of counter boring the top of the cylinder liner, extending down to the top point of
the travel of the to compression ring ,is to………………

A. Increase cylinder turbulence

B. Prevent wear of the liner from occurring

C. Prevent wear of the liner from forming a ridge at the upper level of ring travel

D. Decrease compression ratio for easier starting

59.Exhaust gas pyrometers are useful for………………

 A. Detecting faulty combustion in individual cylinders

B. Adjusting fuel racks to maintain equal loading between cylinder

C. Adjusting the load limit setting of the governor at idle conditions

D. Calculating engine horse power

60.Oil control rings function to …………………

A. Allow proper lubrication of cylinders and compression rings

B. Reduce the amount of lube of oil burnt in the combustion chamber

C. Scrape excess lube oil form the liner on the down stroke

D. All the above

61.  Babbitt metal is made out of—

A. Tin

B. Copper

C. Antimony

D. All of above

62. What causes decrease of life of an incinerator refractory

A. High sustained furnace temperature 

B. Rapid changes in temperature

C. Flame impingement

D. All of above

63. When an overhaul is completed and the compressor is gonna be started for a test run, it is
important that we:

A. Check that we have an open discharge line all the way to the pressure bottle.

B. Check the direction of rotation.

C. Check  that all air consumption are closed during the test run.

D. Test run up to maximum pressure of the capacity (100 % load.

64 .The main purpose of the piston oil scrapper rings is to ?

A seal the space between the piston and the liner

B. Reduce the amount of lube oil burned in the combustion chamber

C. Transmit heat from the piston ring to the cylinder line

D. Damp out fluctuations of the piston side thrust

65. What is commonly used to create turbulence in diesel engine combustion system?

A. Shape of the piston crowns.

B. Increasing the compression ratio.

C. Increasing the effective plunger stroke.

D. Increasing the turbocharger gear ratio.

66. To shut down a diesel engine after it exceed the set maximum speed .which type of device
listed should be used?

A. Speed limiting governor.

B. Over speed governor.

C. Over speed trip

D. Over speed relay

67. An important characteristic of an explosion release valve for a diesel engine is the ability to?

A. Close quickly in order to prevent an inrush of air

B. Open quickly against crank case pressure to prevent a possible explosion

C. Open slowly to permit a gradual reduction of crank case pressure

D. Close slowly to permit proper seating of the valve disc and neoprene sealing surface

68. A characteristic of a bearing material which permits small dirt particles to become embedded
in its surface is_________

A. Desirable as it will prevent damage to the journal surface

B. Desirable as it will assist in keeping the lube oil filters clean

C. Undesirable since the embedded particles will score the journal

 D. Undesirable since the particles will interfere with lube oil flow

69. A diesel engine crank case ventilation system___________

A. Prevents spark generation

B. Removes combustible gases

C. Determines the level of the combustible gases

D. Provide inert gas generation in crankcase

70. The disadvantage of co 2 fire extinguish system

A. Re ignition

B. Suffocation

C. Heat the surrounding

D. Cause Corrosion the engine parts

71. The most important factor in engine performance is the actual power output at the end of the
Crankshaft available for doing work. This is known as

A. Indicated horsepower

B. Brake horsepower

C. Net horsepower

D. Friction horsepower

72. A diesel engine which is rated for normal operation at a crankshaft speed of 800 RPM, is
commonly Classed as a

A. Slow-speed diesel

B. Medium- speed diesel

C. High- speed diesel

D. Non of above

73. The intake and exhaust valves used in a diesel engine are returned to their seats by

A. Push rod pressure

B. Spring force
 C. Combustion pressure

D. Exhaust pressure

74. The device most commonly used to measure exhaust gas temperature of cylinders is a

A. Pyrometer

B. Calorimeter

C. Dynamometer

D. Tachometer

75. The lower water seal on a diesel engine wet cylinder liner must allow for liner axial
movement. This Seal is most commonly a

A. Neoprene O-ring

B. Soft copper gasket

C. Precision ground flange joint

D. Flexible metallic seal ring

76. An efficient seal between the cylinder block and cylinder heads on many diesel engines is
obtained With

A. Graphite packing

B. Sealing compound

C. Lubricating oil

D. Gaskets

77. New gear pump low pressure may be due to

A. Reversible of pump

B. Relief valve faulty

C. gland exhausting manometer

D. piston type vacuum pump taking action off a differential manometer

78.If a few injector spray holes become plugged, the result could be ________

A. Excessive surging at governed

 B. Combustion knock under

C. Leaky exhaust valve

D. High exhaust pressure

79. If sludge accumulates on the underside of a diesel engine piston it will ……

A. Cause blow by

B. Chemically attack the piston skirt

C. Form an emulsion of lube oil and water

D. Raise the piston temperature

80. What is the best way of stopping an over speeding diesel engine

A. Disconnect the battery cables from the starting motor

B. Drain the hydraulic fluid from the governor sump

C. Block the flow of cooling air to the radiator

D. Secure the fuel supply and block the air intake

81.By comparing the exhaust gas output of each cylinder of a diesel engine, one method of
determining if the engine lode is balanced is by the use of……………………..

A. Tachometer

B. Calorimeter

C. Pedometer

D. Pyrometer

82. While inspecting the main bearing on a diesel engine you find impregnated dirt and
scratches in the bearing surface you would therefore ,suspect that _____

A. The bearing had been overheated

B. Water was present in the oil

C. The lube oil was not being properly filtered

D. The maximum allowable bearing pressure had been exceeded

83. When a nozzle tester is being used to test a closed type fuel injection nozzle, a clogged
nozzle orifice will be indicated by a _______________

A. Distorted spray pattern

B. Chattering sound when the nozzle closes

C . Squealing sound midway in the pump stroke

D . .popping sound when nozzle opens

84. To determine the main bearing clearance of a propulsion diesel engine. You should measure
the main bearing shell using a ball anvil outside micrometer and measure the crankshaft journal
using a/an _____________

A. Telescoping gauge

B. Ring “snap” gauge

C. Inside vernier caliper

D. Outside micrometer

85. Crank web deflection readings will give a positive indication of

A. Worn main bearings journals

B. Tensional stress deformation

C. Stack thrust bearings

D. Bearings shells shim dimensions

86. What preventative maintenance should be done frequently to diesel engine starting air
receivers?

A, Drain the accumulated moisture

B. Test the relief valve

C. Watch the temperature to prevent fluctuations in pressure

D. Clean the interior to remove oil and foreign matter Lubricating systems

87. to routinely clean a metal-edge type lube oil strainer you should

A. Remove the disc element and immerse in gasoline

B. Remove the disc element and immerse in kerosene

 C. Rotate the disc element and drain off the sediments

D. Rotate the knife-edge cleaner blades and drain off the sediments

88. A properly adjusted safely valve for an auxiliary boiler will

A. Attain maximum lift when it pops below its set pressure

B. Open with a sharp clear pop at its set pressure

C. Close sharply when the pressure drops to its set pressure

D. Operate most effectively when it has zero blow down

89. Constant capacity pressure atomizing fuel burners designed to meet a wide operation in
streaming loads on a auxiliary boiler are

A. Automatically supplied with warmer air on demand

B. Automatically supplied with more fuel on demand

C. Equipped with standard variable capacity atomizer

D. Cycled on and off in response to steam demand

90. In the event of a flame failure in an auxiliary water tube boiler you must

A. Relight the boiler immediately to prevent loss of steam pressure

B Relight the fire off the brickworks

C Purge the furnace of any combustible gas before attempting to relight the fire

D speed the feed pump to prevent dry firing when the burner flame is reestablished

91. A primary function of a waste heat boiler is to

A. Reduce engine exhaust noise

B. Reduce engine back pressure

C. Recover heat which otherwise would be lost

D. Increase turbocharger efficiency

92. The tube sheets installed in a fire tube auxiliary tube are normally connected by

A. Grinner stays
 B. Fire tubes and stay tubes

C. External boiler plating

D. Separate crown sheets

93. Which of the following producers decreases the total dissolved solids concentrate in the
water of an auxiliary boiler?

A. Hydrazine treatment of condensate

B. Frequent compounding

C. Chemical cleaning

D. Bottom blowing

94. How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the feed water of an auxiliary boiler
maintain at acceptable limits--------

A. Feed water is cycled through a dc heater

B. Feed water with phosphates

C. Oxygen is librated in the three stages of feed water preheating

D. Oxygen is librated by maintaining the higher practical feed water temperature

95. The concentration of dissolved solids in the boiler water of an auxiliary boiler could increase
as a result of---------

A. Phosphate treatment

B. Zero water hardness

C. Dissolved oxygen de aeration

D. Frequently bottom blows

96. the most common cause of scale formation in an auxiliary boiler is____________

A. Concentration of calcium sulphate in the boiler water

B. Fuel oil in the feed water

C. Improper treatment of the feed water with calcium sulphate

97. He the feed pump for an auxiliary boiler fails to deliver the feed water to the boiler the cause
may be__________
 A. High steam pressure in the boiler

B. Abnormally high feed water temperature

C. Abnormally high boiler water temperature

D. Steam demeans exceeding feed pump capacity

98. Why should the main stream stop value of an auxiliary boiler be dared off its seat ANS them
gently closed before lighting off?

A. To check the value packing

B. To examine the valve stem for scars or nicks

C. To check for a tight bonnet seal

D. To ensure that the value will not be seized

99. The Turning gear is used to

A. Start the engine in case of air failure in emergency

B. Lock the shaft during maintenance

C. Run the ship at very slow speed

D. Turn the ship while towing

100. In OWS function of coalescer filter is used

A. Breaks down surface tension between the oil molecules in the mixture which makes
them to stick together to form larger molecules.

B. Filter the oil

C. Filter the water

D. All above